JPC - 205714 - Sr. Python Developer

Sr. Python Developer (Remote, Contract-to-Hire) Durham, NC | 6-Month Contract-to-Hire | No Visa Sponsorship

About the Role

Join a forward-thinking engineering team as a Sr. Python Developer, supporting mission-critical systems that drive lab order intake, processing, and interpretation. In this high-impact, fully remote position, you’ll solve complex, ambiguous problems, lead key integration projects, and set the technical standard for a collaborative, globally distributed team. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for professionals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver end-to-end projects across product and platform teams

• Design, build, and maintain a central monolithic system using Python and Django

• Develop robust API-driven system integrations with a strong backend focus

• Modernize and stabilize core platform functionality for long-term scalability

• Provide production support and participate in on-call rotations

• Mentor junior engineers and elevate team performance through technical leadership

• Communicate technical solutions clearly to stakeholders across technical levels

• Required Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience

• Advanced proficiency in Python and Django

• Strong backend/full-stack development experience, including API design

• Solid TypeScript skills (front and backend development)

• Experience working with MySQL databases

• Demonstrated expertise in system architecture and integration

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

• Preferred Skills

• Experience in healthcare, clinical laboratory, or genomics technology

• Familiarity with AWS-native environments and cloud platforms

• Exposure to containerization, Kubernetes, or infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)

• Experience designing and maintaining multi-consumer API platforms

• Knowledge of AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex)

Benefits

• Competitive contract compensation with potential for full-time hire

• 100% remote work; collaborate with a distributed, innovative engineering team

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, impactful systems in the health tech space

• Fast-paced environment with mentorship and career growth opportunities

• How to Apply Ready to elevate your career and technical impact? Apply now with your resume and a summary of relevant experience.